The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

€ 97,700
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 94,200
 Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..) Mercedes S 400 d
€ 97,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 14.2 cm longer, 5 cm wider and 24.5 cm taller than the Mercedes S 400 d.
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
1741
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
1949
2111
1496
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
1899
2130
1949 mm
Width
1899 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1741 mm
Height
1496 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
3122
5267
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)
3035
5125
5267 mm
Length
5125 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
2120 kg
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2670 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2760 kg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
2.83 %
Mercedes S 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (17 - ..)

General

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
D4 (4H)
Generation
W222/X222
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
CDSB
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4134 CC
Engine Capacity
2925 CC
346 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
346 bhp
335 bhp
Mercedes S 400 d
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
800 NM
700 NM
Mercedes S 400 d

Performance

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

78 m
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 d

▶ REPLAY
6.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.15 kg/bhp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
6.13 kg/bhp
6.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes S 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
38 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes S 400 d
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
746 mi
777 mi
Mercedes S 400 d
Environmental Impact
154.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
154.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Mercedes S 400 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
550 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
510 L
Boot Capacity
510 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data